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Elevating care delivery of provider-administered Cardiology medications: Innovative strategies at 2 leading Health Systems

The care delivery journey for Cardiology specialty disease patient populations is evolving rapidly. As they seek to optimize patient outcomes and health system priorities, executive leaders at health systems are pioneering novel multi-disciplinary approaches. A recent Becker’s-Alnylam survey of 101 senior…

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Tim Affeldt, PharmD

Vice President of Specialty/Infusion Operations, Fairview Health Services

Jorge J. Garcia, PharmD, MS, MHA, MBA, FACCC, FACHE

Founder and Principal | Patagonia Healthcare Strategy, Corporate Pharmacy Clinical Enterprise | Baptist Health

Tidelands Health adds orthopedic surgeon

Georgetown, S.C.-based Tidelands Health has added Robert Elvington, MD, to its team of orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Elvington provides treatment for orthopedic conditions including fractures, bursitis, carpal tunnel, rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability and tennis elbow, according to an Oct. 22…

Dr. Chris Talbot performs 1st endoscopic spine surgery at AdventHealth Avista

Neurosurgeon Chris Talbot, DO, successfully completed the first endoscopic spine surgery at AdventHealth Avista in Louisville, Colo. Dr. Talbot utilized a 4K ultra high-definition endoscopic system to treat compressed nerves or herniated discs, according to an Oct. 29 news release…

Healthgrades' top 100 spine hospitals

Florida has 20 hospitals included on Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Awards for Spine Surgery list, the most of any state. The 2026 Specialty Excellence Awards were published Oct. 28. The Spine Surgery Excellence Award recognizes hospitals that deliver superior patient outcomes…

Command centers, care gaps & AI: Inside 20+ leaders’ connected care strategies

Health system leaders know the goal: delivering care that’s seamless, efficient and tailored to each patient. But operational fragmentation and limited visibility into capacity continue to disrupt that aim. At Becker’s 2025 Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting,…

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3 ways AI can improve spine prior authorization woes

Prior authorization can be a pain point for spine surgeons getting reimbursement approved by CMS and insurers, but artificial intelligence holds potential for improving that process for providers, Brian Gantwerker, MD, said. Dr. Gantwerker, of the Craniospinal Center of Los…

Orthopedic AI platform receives $6M in funding

CustoMED, an AI-driven orthopedic platform, raised $6 million in funding in a seed round. The company utilizes AI and 3D printing to create orthopedic surgical tools and implants that are patient-specific, according to an Oct. 29 news release from CustoMED. …

Hoag Orthopedic Institute adds 11 physicians

Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute has added 11 physicians to its staff. With the additions, HOI has more than 300 physicians on its staff, including more than 80 orthopedic specialists, according to an Oct. 27 news release from the organization. …

Beyond billing: How to fix hidden revenue leaks in your practice

Inefficiencies in documentation, contracts and workflows quietly chip away at revenue. Outdated revenue cycle management (RCM) practices can cost physician groups hundreds of thousands each year. Without a comprehensive operational review, many practices never realize how much potential income is slipping through the cracks.…

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Rhea Medical Center opens spine institute

Rhea Medical Center in Dayton, Tenn., opened its Spine Motion Institute, Chattanoogan.com reported Oct. 29. Spine surgeon Scott Hodges, DO, is overseeing the center. His practice includes disc replacement, minimally invasive spine surgery and facet joint replacement. The new center…